Tutorials
Climbing
Climbup
Lesson Level : 3
High Struggle
Climbup 3
lesson
1m 11s
Video Details

The transcript discusses a climbing technique known as the "high struggle up." This method builds on fundamental skills, beginning with getting a strong grip on the wall while in the hanging arm jump position. The climber must execute the struggle up efficiently, transitioning from a bent arm position and utilizing the forearm to push upward and secure footing on top of the wall.

The key differentiator in this climbing technique is the height of the wall, which introduces greater complexity. Starting from a higher wall requires the climber to shift their body position significantly and to engage their muscles differently compared to lower climbing scenarios. It emphasizes the importance of transitioning from a full reach to maintaining control while pulling oneself up.

As climbers progress, they face the challenge of beginning from a more extended and demanding posture, requiring significant strength and technique to successfully perform the struggle up. The technique is suited for those looking to advance their climbing skills, demanding both physical effort and mental focus to navigate the climbs effectively.

Key points:

  1. The high struggle up is a climbing technique that utilizes starting positions that require significant strength and control.
  2. The height of the wall poses an added challenge, necessitating a transition from a full reach to a more controlled movement.
  3. Mastery of the technique is essential for climbers looking to improve their skills and tackle more advanced climbing scenarios.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

Demonstrate any method of getting over a wall that is full-stretch height or greater. (Height of you standing with arm straight up above you at full stretch).

Wall width must be of standard brick-length or less.

You can use any body-part or grip but must finish standing on top of the wall.

You must repeat three times.

Challenge Details
Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.
height.
Must be more than x1 times the height of a Full-Height
+ / -
You can use anything that is more than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
The height of the wall must be full-stretch-height or greater.
width.
Must be less than x1 times the width of a Brick-Length (215mm)
+ / -
You can use anything that is less than specified.
Multiplier
x1 times the specified amount.
Details
Wall must be standard brick-length or less.
repetitions.
You must complete 3 repetitions
+ / -
You can repeat more than specified.
Details
Three repetitions in total.
landing.
Your landing must be Both Feet (Ball of the foot)
Momentum
Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.
Details
Must finish on top of the wall with both feet.
Transcript
																									

														
5.4

														
so we've worked on the struggle up and

													

																									

														
8

														
we've worked on the low wall step in

													

																									

														
10.04

														
normal climb up the next step is to do a

													

																									

														
13.12

														
high struggle up so getting onto the

													

																									

														
16.32

														
forearm but you're actually hanging on

													

																									

														
18.119

														
the side of the wall um and you're sort

													

																									

														
20.4

														
of not just stepping straight into it so

													

																									

														
23.039

														
get on top of the wall where you're in

													

																									

														
24.88

														
the hanging arm jump position and then

													

																									

														
27.92

														
do the struggle up and we've gone

													

																									

														
29.4

														
through the struggle up steps um this

													

																									

														
31.84

														
time yeah the only change is you're on a

													

																									

														
33.48

														
higher wall where you you you're

													

																									

														
35.52

														
starting at sort of full reach doing the

													

																									

														
38.04

														
pull doing the struggle up so here a

													

																									

														
42

														
little bit so you're starting from the

													

																									

														
43.8

														
arm bent bend the arm forearm up onto

													

																									

														
47.28

														
the forearm shift across and then push

													

																									

														
50.559

														
up you can get your foot up and you're

													

																									

														
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on top so yeah the only difference start

													

																									

														
56.28

														
from a higher wall it does make a

													

																									

														
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difference because you're having to

													

																									

														
59.12

														
start from this position position get to

													

																									

														
61.199

														
this position and then get your forearm

													

																									

														
63.6

														
up
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so we've worked on the struggle up and

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we've worked on the low wall step in

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normal climb up the next step is to do a

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high struggle up so getting onto the

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forearm but you're actually hanging on

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the side of the wall um and you're sort

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of not just stepping straight into it so

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get on top of the wall where you're in

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the hanging arm jump position and then

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do the struggle up and we've gone

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through the struggle up steps um this

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time yeah the only change is you're on a

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higher wall where you you you're

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starting at sort of full reach doing the

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pull doing the struggle up so here a

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little bit so you're starting from the

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arm bent bend the arm forearm up onto

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the forearm shift across and then push

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up you can get your foot up and you're

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on top so yeah the only difference start

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from a higher wall it does make a

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difference because you're having to

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start from this position position get to

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this position and then get your forearm

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up